Social Security update 2026

2026 Social Security COLA Announcement Date and Time Confirmed: What Retirees Need to Know About the Next Benefit Increase

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially confirmed that the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be announced on October 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. This annual update determines how much benefits will rise next year for more than 75 million Americans. Learn how COLA is calculated, what experts predict for the 2026 increase, and … Read more

2026 COLA Increase Eligibility: Who Qualifies for Next Year’s Social Security Benefit Adjustment

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) will apply a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2026 to ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation. But who exactly qualifies for the increase? Here’s a full breakdown of eligibility, payment timelines, and what retirees, SSI recipients, and veterans need to know about their upcoming raise. 2026 COLA Increase Eligibility … Read more